often

adverb

of·ten ˈȯf-tən

ˈȯ-fən

Synonyms of often next

: many times : frequently

are often puzzled and sometimes annoyed by the ways of other peoples—

W. A. Parker

Examples of often in a Sentence

They go out to dinner fairly often. How often do you call your mother? The condition often returns even after treatment with antibiotics. I often take a walk during my lunch break. He travels more often than I do. The disease is diagnosed most often in children. They seem to be getting into arguments more and more often. It's not often that I get to enjoy a day off. Water the plants often enough to keep the soil moist.

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Beyond the personal benefits, friendships often lead to stronger collaboration, better communication, and a more cohesive team dynamic. —

Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 Programs that provide housing subsidies, access to quality child care and job training could alleviate the conditions that often lead to child welfare involvement. —

Jumara Perry, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2025 Hailing from Europe and parts of Asia, the chaste tree is most often grown as a large, multi-stemmed shrub but can be pruned to a single-trunk, 20- to 30-foot tree. —

Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2025 How To Wash Feather Pillows The feathers in a feather pillow most often come from the back feathers or wings of ducks or geese, whereas down is a type of cluster devoid of the quill. —

Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for often